Youth Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Catholic-Charities-of-Baltimore; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan with a employer

Tuition Advancement

Job summary

Villa Maria Behavioral Health Clinic, operated by Catholic Charities of Baltimore, seeks a Peer Recovery Support Assistant to provide peer-based support to at-risk youth ages 12 to 18 at the Dundalk center. The role focuses on structured after-school activities, mentoring, and building resilience through real-life recovery experiences, in a caring, trauma-informed environment.

Work hours Monday to Friday 3 PM to 7 PM.

Qualifications

• Confidentiality of participants' information is essential.
• First Aid and CPR certification for school-aged children is required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, and childcare guidelines.
• Knowledge of managing and promoting positive behaviors with children.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with staff, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Dundalk Teen Drop Adolescent Recovery Center policies and applicable regulations.
• Provides youth with activities that support physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Coordinates creation, planning, and maintenance of a safe learning environment.
• Uses positive strategies to support social and emotional development of youth.
• Promotes positive behaviors and professionalism among youth and volunteers.
• Assists and monitors youth and volunteers during program hours.
• Maintains accurate youth, staff, and program records.
• Performs related duties as requested.

Job description

Villa Maria Behavioral Health Clinic, operated by Catholic Charities of Baltimore, seeks a Peer Recovery Support Assistant to provide peer-based support to at-risk youth ages 12 to 18 at the Dundalk center. The role focuses on structured after-school activities, mentoring, and building resilience through real-life recovery experiences, in a caring, trauma-informed environment.

Work hours Monday to Friday 3 PM to 7 PM.